Troubleshooting Your Spiegel 60609

Below is a list of common issues, causes and how to correct your problem along with a corresponding page number in the manual. If you are still unable to get back to sewing, give our support center a call: 1-800-842-2878.

Performance Checklist

Problem

Cause

Correction

Upper Thread Breaks

1. The machine is not threaded correctly

Un-thread and re-thread the machine, step-by-step (page 22)

2. The thread tension is not right

Adjust thread tension to a 3 (page 29)

3. The thread is too thick for the needle

Cross reference the needle size, type of thread and fabric with page 29 to ensure correct sizes are being used

4. The needle is not inserted correctly or is damaged

Replace the needle, inserting it with the flat edge towards the back (page 27)